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Nottingham has an excellent and well-deserved reputation for fantastic theatre, from home-grown productions to national and international touring shows. Read on to find out more about the thriving theatre scene or scroll down to see all current and upcoming shows.

Nottingham Playhouse has been one of the UK’s leading producing theatres since it’s foundation in 1948 and their dynamic output continues to shine. In 2023, they were awarded the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre Award by the UK Theatres Association in recognition of their dedication to inclusivity through their iconic building, making connections with the local community and diversity of programming. Chief Executive Stephanie Sirr and Artistic Director Adam Penford are recognised as industry leaders.

The historic and beautiful Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall offers a fantastic and diverse year-round programme, including comedy and a variety of other events to enjoy. Don’t miss the chance to go behind the scenes and tred the boards on one of Ezekial Bone's Magic Lantern Tours.

Nottingham Lakeside Arts, located on the beautiful High Fields campus of the University of Nottingham, host a varied programme of performances throughout the year, from thought-proving plays and avant-garde international dance, and have developed an excellent reputation for their heart-warming family theatre.

Nottingham also has a thriving independent and fringe theatre scene, with Nottingham Arts Theatre and the Lace Market Theatre both offering high quality in-house productions as well as offbeat fringe theatre, comedy and events.

Opened in 2017, the Squire Performing Arts Centre is a smaller, modern theatre in Nottingham City Centre which often hosts local and national companies. As well as a broad events programme they are also committed to providing arts and performance education.

Whilst primarily a cinema, Broadway is the hub of the lively, independent Hockley district’s entertainment scene - they regularly screen National Theatre Live events from across the globe.

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TIDY

TIDY

Nottingham

Based on the book by author and illustrator Emily Gravett. Pete the badger likes everything to be neat and tidy: the flowers, the leaves, even the other animals.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:

28 Feb 2026to1 Mar 2026Various Opening Times
The Silence Of The Lambs

The Silence Of The Lambs

Nottingham

Tuesday 15 - Saturday 19 September 2026 Theatre Royal Tickets from £22
The iconic psychological thriller A world stage premier The Silence Of The Lambs
Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now…
Come face to face with the chilling cultural…

Dates

From:

15 Sep 2026to19 Sep 2026Various Opening Times
Jen Brister: Reactive

Jen Brister: Reactive

Nottingham

Jen is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and writer, as seen on BBC's Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle's New World Order, QI and Mock The Week. Following a sold out 2022 tour, Jen is back on the road with her highly anticipated new show.

Dates

From:
8 Apr 2026
The King Stone

The King Stone

Nottingham

The misty hills of the Derbyshire moors. Nine stones stand in a circle. A tenth looms higher up the hill – The King Stone.
Bonded in their search for a mysterious figure said to wander the Peaks, Kristen and Phil meet nearly every Sunday at The…

Dates

From:

26 Feb 2026to28 Feb 2026Open 19:45 -
Macbeth

Macbeth

Nottingham

In this classic tale of greed and guilt, Flabbergast's Macbeth fuses a rigorous and respectful approach to text and storytelling to bring a magical, lucid interpretation of Shakespeare's blood-soaked tragedy to life.

Dates

From:

27 Mar 2026to28 Mar 2026
Damian Hall – Running Forever

Damian Hall – Running Forever

Nottingham

Damian Hall - ultrarunner, coach, author, climate activist and tea addict - brings his first theatre tour to the stage.

Dates

From:
15 May 2026Open 19:30 -
Things I Know to be True

Things I Know to be True

Nottingham

Monday 9 - Saturday 14 February 2026 | 7.30pm Mon - Sat, 2.30pm Sat Lace Market Theatre Tickets from £15
Would you be able to list all the things you know to be true in your life? What exists for you that is concrete, dependable and safe?
…

Dates

From:

9 Feb 2026to14 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

From:
14 Feb 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
The Real Queens of Bollywood

The Real Queens of Bollywood

Nottingham

Saturday 31st January 2026 | 7.30pm Nottingham Arts Theatre Tickets £25
The Real Queens of Bollywood is a dazzling tribute to the legendary female voices that defined Indian cinema.
Celebrating icons like Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, and…

Dates

From:
31 Jan 2026Open 19:45 - 21:45
Mother.Dad By Doug Deans

Mother.Dad By Doug Deans

Nottingham

Chronic Insanity presents - Mother.Dad is a poignant two-hander exploring parenthood from two sides: a working-class single mother and a middle-class father. Told through parallel monologues and movement, their stories echo in theme but never meet,…

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
6 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 20:40
High Society

High Society

Nottingham

Hot on the heels of Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate, this summer's most eagerly anticipated production delivers another glorious dose of Golden Age musical theatre escapism across the UK and Ireland.

Dates

From:

3 Nov 2026to7 Nov 2026
West Bridgford Operatic Society Presents: Kiss Me, Kate

West Bridgford Operatic Society Presents: Kiss Me, Kate

Nottingham

Various times, Variois dates | 2025
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West Bridgford Operatic Society returns in 2026 with this timeless classic, Kiss Me, Kate! Be prepared to be charmed by Kiss Me, Kate – an unforgettable…

Dates

From:

17 Feb 2026to21 Feb 2026Open 19:30 -
Barnum: The Circus Musical

Barnum: The Circus Musical

Nottingham

This spectacular production directed by Jonathan O'Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse will feature an extraordinary ensemble cast of over 20 actor-musicians, acrobats and amazing circus acts. Audiences are certain to delight at every sight,…

Venue

Sky Mirror at Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

Dates

From:

26 May 2026to30 May 2026Various Opening Times
The Magic of Motown

The Magic of Motown

Nottingham

Saturday 26 September 2026 | 7.30pm Royal Concert Hall Tickets from £35.00
Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back!
It's no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.
Come celebrate…

Dates

From:
26 Sep 2026Open 19:30 -
Cabaret Extreme

Cabaret Extreme

Nottingham

Wednesday 10 February 2027 | 8pm Royal Concert Hall Tickets from £25.50
From the creative visionaries behind the world's most iconic circuses comes CABARET EXTREME —a beautifully bizarre blend of burlesque, daring drag, extreme stunts, and…

Dates

From:
10 Feb 2027Open 20:00 -
Elkie Brooks - The Long Farewell Tour

Elkie Brooks - The Long Farewell Tour

Nottingham

Having started her career in music in 1960, a remarkable 64 years of performing live, Elkie Brooks will embark upon her 'Long Farewell Tour'.

Dates

From:
28 June 2026
Mean Girls

Mean Girls

Nottingham

Expect iconic characters, razor-sharp wit, and killer songs. Grab your friends, this is going to be fetch and YES NOTTINGHAM, we're making it happen!

Dates

From:

3 Nov 2026to7 Nov 2026
Matthew Bourne's New Adventures - The Car Man

Matthew Bourne's New Adventures - The Car Man

Nottingham

Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 September 2026 Theatre Royal Tickets from £28.50
Fasten your seat belts…
Matthew Bourne's award-winning The Car Man is back! Loosely based on Bizet's ever-popular opera, The Car Man has one of the most thrilling…

Dates

From:

22 Sep 2026to26 Sep 2026Various Opening Times
Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile

Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile

Nottingham

Bitter Rivals. Buried Secrets. A love to die for.

Dates

From:

14 Apr 2026to18 Apr 2026
Adult Panto: Beauty and the Beast

Adult Panto: Beauty and the Beast

Nottingham

Beauty is searching for love – but instead finds herself trapped in a castle with a beast who has a very big… personality. Packed with outrageous innuendo, dazzling drag, and more sass than you can shake a candlestick at, this is a laugh-out-loud,…

Dates

From:
22 Feb 2026Open 16:00 - 22:00
Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

Nottingham

Follow Jack, and climb a beanstalk of gigantic proportions to cloudland in the spectacular family pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk.

Dates

From:

28 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027